<p>I finished my freshman year at Skidmore College and was accepted to NYU as a transfer student. I like NYU, I'm just worried about the social aspect. It was hard for me to meet people at Skidmore, a small college with a campus. I'm worried it will be much harder in a huge college with no campus. Also, a major reason I'm transferring out of Skidmore is because students weren't serious about academics at all and partied a lot. Will NYU be an improvement? I also might transfer to Brandeis. How does NYU compare to Brandeis in ability to meet people and seriousness of students? Thanks.</p>
<p>NYU is very pocket-y. As in, everyone finds a pocket of friends that fit their desires - if you want to find intellectuals you will do so. If you want to find people who go clubbing every weekend you can do that too. But yes, it is relatively difficult to meet new people after the first year unless you’re in a specialized school. You’re going to have to make an effort, since most NYU events have shoddy turnout.</p>
<p>I think you should be as outgoing as possible when you arrive. NYU is a huge school, very diverse with all types of people, including intellectuals, and kids only there to party, so you will find kids serious about academics and those indifferent.</p>
<p>you should make an effort to meet a lot of different people - remember that unlike Skidmore, NYU doesn’t really have a campus, and that may make things more difficult. Try to introduce yourself to as many people as possible and you will find friends. If you’re going to be shy and not talk to people, it’s going to be hard to make friends. Going from a small upstate town to a massive city will be an adjustment.</p>
<p>honestly, i don’t think its as hard as people make it sound. i made most of my friends from my work and the floor i lived on. it’s not hard to get to know the people you live with and work with. they’re amazing people, too.</p>